History teacher at Royal Oak Middle School and Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Royal Oak High School. #rogb
Joined May 2010
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Apr 7
Cloud 9! Have been a UM hoops fan a long time, many highs and certainly our share of lows. National Champs!! What a feeling. Happy for @jonmak11 He’s had to listen to me talk basketball way too much. Go Blue!
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Apr 7
John Beilein walked so Dusty May could run.
9 years before Beilein: UofM was 145-135 with 0 tourney appearances
Then came Beilein in 2007:
• 278-150 (most wins at MI)
• 9 NCAA app
• 5 Sweet 16
• 2 Final Fours
• 4 B1G titles
Tonight isn’t possible without John Beilein.
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Mar 28
KEVIN McGONIGLE IS BUILT FOR THIS.
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8 May 2025
Absolutely loved watching this man play baseball. My favorite Tiger growing up. RIP.
8 May 2025
The Detroit Tigers join all of baseball in mourning the passing of Chet Lemon. While he was a World Series Champion and All-Star on the field, perhaps his biggest impact came off of it. That includes creating the Chet Lemon Foundation and dedicating much of his post-playing career to youth baseball development.
Our thoughts are with Chet’s family, friends and all those he coached, mentored and inspired.
ALT A graphic remembering former Tigers player Chet Lemon, 1955-2025.
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27 Feb 2025
Super Sky Point to Gene Hackman. Some actors are great good guys, some are great villains, some are funny. A chosen few are all those things in one exceptional package. That was Gene Hackman. You rooted for him like hell. Or, if he wanted, you despised him. A goddamn legend. #RIP
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27 Feb 2025
Rest in peace, Coach.
Gene Hackman, 1930-2025.
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13 Oct 2024
Loved hearing @CoachSStormont speak at @BCAMCoaches clinic yesterday on “Scot Culture”. Some great takeaways. Proud full circle moment for me.
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9 Sep 2024
Super Sky Point to James Earl Jones, whose baritone of gravitas elevated every film he was in. He’ll be remembered most widely for giving voice to Darth Vader but, for me, he’ll eternally be telling a troubled Iowa farmer why the people will come. #RIP
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9 Sep 2024
Honoring the greatest voice in acting history and a Michigan icon. Rest in peace, James Earl Jones
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26 Jul 2024
Always one of my favorite weeks of the year. So much fun!
25 Jul 2024
Our 19th Annual Youth Camp is in the books!! Such a rewarding week for everyone involved. We couldn’t be prouder of the work put in by the coaches, counselors and especially our campers! @royaloakschools @ROHSAthletics #Teamon3Familyon6 #rogb
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